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DS90UB953A-Q1: Linked Forward Channel GPIO Clock

Part Number: DS90UB953A-Q1

Hello, Using DS90UB953A-Q1, I would like to use the GPIO forward channel to send an SPI-like signal that has a 10 MHz clock (can be free-running or gated).

My SPI-like signal is 3-lines, 1 for clock and 2 for data (all in the direction of Ser -> Des). Is it possible to send this over the GPIO forward channel?

I know the datasheet recommends maximum 5MHz for 3-4 Linked Forward Channel GPIOs, in order to have 4x oversampling. 

I am wondering if there is a solution where some other feature of the DS90UB953A-Q1 such as FrameSync or the CLKIN pin is used to forward the clock, and we can use two Linked Forward Channel GPIOs at 12.5 MHz. 

Or if we must use 3 Linked Forward Channel GPIOs, Would 2x oversampling on a 10 MHz clock signal work?

  • Hello Steven,

    Unfortunately there isn't really a good way to do this. If you use only 2 forward channel signals then 10MHz would be ok but with 3 you will have to link 4 GPIOs and the system can not support > 5MHz speed per signal. 

    Best Regards,

    Casey